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Easy Italian Hamburger Helper, Low Carb

Jennifer Overstreet
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Ingredients
  

  • 1 Lb Hamburger Meat
  • 1 Med Onion, Diced
  • 1 T Minced garlic
  • 3/4 t Salt
  • 1/2 t Pepper
  • 1 t Italian Seasoning
  • 1/2-1 t Red Pepper Flakes, optional
  • 2 C Beef Broth
  • 2 C Marinara
  • 1/2 C Blended Cottage Cheese Or leave it whole or use heavy cream
  • 6 oz Pasta of Choice
  • 3/4 C Shredded Part-Skim Mozzarella Use more if making it low carb
  • Parmesan as desired

Instructions
 

  • Brown meat in a large skillet over medium heat. Once starting to brown, add onions.
  • After a couple of minutes, add your minced garlic.
  • After a minute or so, add the seasonings.
  • Next add the broth and the marinara.
  • Once it comes to a simmer, add your noodles.
  • You can cover, but I didn't. I also never did when I used to make regular hamburger helper. I like to stir occasionally so the noodles don't burn. But you can cover and stir when you feel like it.
  • I cooked mine for about 9 minutes. You cook yours until the noodles are how your family likes them. Add the whipped cottage cheese or heavy cream.
  • Sprinkle on desired amount of cheese. You can place a lid on top or place it under the broiler, if you want the cheese to melt.
  • Serve warm. I topped mine with a little Parmesan and dried parsley flakes.
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